Hubbell, Finkenauer, Axne, Scholten Win in Iowa Democrat Primary

Iowa Democrats saw record turnout for their primary that saw hotly contested races for Governor, Secretary of State, and in Iowa’s 1st, 3rd, and 4th Congressional Districts.

Update: Iowa SOS Keeps Greenfield Off Ballot After Advice From Attorney General

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate did not certify Teresa Greenfield for the Iowa 3rd Congressional District Democrat primary ballot after Attorney General Tom Miller advised him not to.

Ron Corbett Taken Off the Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Primary Ballot

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will now have an uncontested primary in June. The challenge to Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s nomination petitions was upheld by the State Objection Panel by a 2 to 1 vote.

Libertarian Party of Iowa’s First Primary Features Only 13 Candidates

The Libertarian Party of Iowa only had 13 candidates qualify for the ballot in their first primary on June 5th, and will only have one contested primary as Jake Porter and Marco Battaglia compete for the party’s nomination for Governor.

Leading Democrat in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race Fails to Make Ballot

Theresa Greenfield, a leading Democrat candidate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race, failed to make the June 5th primary ballot after attempting to resubmit her nomination petition upon learning her campaign manager forged some signatures.

Grassley, Ernst and Young React to Obamacare Rate Hikes

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) responded to news of Obamacare plan rate hikes.

Iowans Hit Hard with Obamacare Premium Hikes for 2017

Iowans are seeing a 28.79 percent average health insurance premium rate increase in 2017, higher than the national average, thanks to Obamacare.

Blum and Young Top Latest Loras College Poll

The Loras College poll shows Rod Blum leading by seven in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District and David Young by 10 in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Young Leads Mowrer by 15 Points in New Iowa 3rd Congressional District Poll

A new poll of likely voters in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District shows Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) leading Jim Mower 52% to 37% with 11% undecided.

Young Leads Mowrer in New Iowa 3rd Congressional District Poll

Congressman David Young (R-IA) leads Democratic challenger Jim Mowrer by 15 points in a new Simpson College/RABA poll in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

David Young Touts No Work Equals No Pay for Congress in New Ad

A new campaign ad for Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) highlights his efforts to have Congress’ pay withheld until a budget is passed.

Democrat Candidates at Progress Iowa Corn Feed (Video)

Democrat candidates Congressman Dave Loebsack, Monica Vernon, Jim Mowrer, Kim Weaver, and Patty Judge spoke at Progress Iowa’s annual Corn Feed.

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle Make Ballot in Iowa

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle along with five additional 3rd Party candidates will join Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Iowa’s ballot.

Jim Mowrer Dodges Caffeinated Thoughts Question at Iowa State Fair

Jim Mowrer, the Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, is afraid of taking questions from conservative media outlets.

David Young Leads Jim Mowrer In Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) leads his Democratic challenger, Jim Mower, in a new poll taken of likely voters in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 6-11-16 (Topics: Iowa Primary & GOP Convention)

This week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart discuss the Iowa Primary results and a possible mutiny at the GOP Convention.